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Jake Challenor

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Universal Music Reveals Leadership Changes, John O’Donnell Retires

Universal Music Reveals Leadership Changes, John O’Donnell Retires

When John O’Donnell exits, Mark Holland succeeds him as managing director of EMI Music Australia.

By Jake Challenor - Jul 7, 2022
Universal Music Reveals Leadership Changes, John O’Donnell Retires

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Universal Music Reveals Leadership Changes, John O’Donnell Retires

When John O’Donnell exits, Mark Holland succeeds him as managing director of EMI Music Australia.

By Jake Challenor - Jul 7, 2022
Revealed: 40 Most Heard Songs on Australian Radio in 2021

Revealed: 40 Most Heard Songs on Australian Radio in 2021

The state of play for local artists at Australian radio is dire, TMN can reveal.

By Jake Challenor - Jun 23, 2022
Revealed: 40 Most Heard Songs on Australian Radio in 2021

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Revealed: 40 Most Heard Songs on Australian Radio in 2021

The state of play for local artists at Australian radio is dire, TMN can reveal.

By Jake Challenor - Jun 23, 2022
Are Majors Still Double-Dipping Overseas Digital Royalties? (Op-Ed)

Are Majors Still Double-Dipping Overseas Digital Royalties? (Op-Ed)

The uncouth practice of record labels letting their international subsidiaries make deductions on digital royalties is a common gripe among the artist community, and for good reason.

By Jake Challenor - Jun 21, 2022
Are Majors Still Double-Dipping Overseas Digital Royalties? (Op-Ed)

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Are Majors Still Double-Dipping Overseas Digital Royalties? (Op-Ed)

The uncouth practice of record labels letting their international subsidiaries make deductions on digital royalties is a common gripe among the artist community, and for good reason.

By Jake Challenor - Jun 21, 2022
Vale: Mushroom Group’s Warren Costello

Vale: Mushroom Group’s Warren Costello

The news of Warren Costello's passing was confirmed by Mushroom Group.

By Jake Challenor - May 30, 2022
Vale: Mushroom Group’s Warren Costello

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Vale: Mushroom Group’s Warren Costello

The news of Warren Costello's passing was confirmed by Mushroom Group.

By Jake Challenor - May 30, 2022
Scooter Braun Arrives in Australia, Spotted With The Kid Laroi

Scooter Braun Arrives in Australia, Spotted With The Kid Laroi

The Kid Laroi is in Australia, and so is his former manager Scooter Braun.

By Jake Challenor - May 27, 2022
Scooter Braun Arrives in Australia, Spotted With The Kid Laroi

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Scooter Braun Arrives in Australia, Spotted With The Kid Laroi

The Kid Laroi is in Australia, and so is his former manager Scooter Braun.

By Jake Challenor - May 27, 2022
Multiple Artists Split From Sony Music, Pat Handlin Plots Next Move With Kyle Sandilands? (EXCLUSIVE)

Multiple Artists Split From Sony Music, Pat Handlin Plots Next Move With Kyle Sandilands? (EXCLUSIVE)

Ex-Sony Music exec, Pat Handlin, is preparing to make a comeback after departing the label last year.

By Jake Challenor - May 23, 2022
Multiple Artists Split From Sony Music, Pat Handlin Plots Next Move With Kyle Sandilands? (EXCLUSIVE)

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Multiple Artists Split From Sony Music, Pat Handlin Plots Next Move With Kyle Sandilands? (EXCLUSIVE)

Ex-Sony Music exec, Pat Handlin, is preparing to make a comeback after departing the label last year.

By Jake Challenor - May 23, 2022
London-Based Country Music PR Shop, Lime Tree, Enters ANZ Market

London-Based Country Music PR Shop, Lime Tree, Enters ANZ Market

Public relations firm Lime Tree Music, which specialises in country and Americana, has arrived down under.

By Jake Challenor - May 23, 2022
London-Based Country Music PR Shop, Lime Tree, Enters ANZ Market

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London-Based Country Music PR Shop, Lime Tree, Enters ANZ Market

Public relations firm Lime Tree Music, which specialises in country and Americana, has arrived down under.

By Jake Challenor - May 23, 2022
The Brag Media Confirms First-Ever Rolling Stone New Zealand Awards

The Brag Media Confirms First-Ever Rolling Stone New Zealand Awards

The founding headline sponsor of the Rolling Stone New Zealand awards is craft brewery, Panhead Custom Ales.

By Jake Challenor - May 16, 2022
The Brag Media Confirms First-Ever Rolling Stone New Zealand Awards

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The Brag Media Confirms First-Ever Rolling Stone New Zealand Awards

The founding headline sponsor of the Rolling Stone New Zealand awards is craft brewery, Panhead Custom Ales.

By Jake Challenor - May 16, 2022
Paul Field Brings Big Band Swing to Peachy Keen, His Ambitious New Children's Music Project

Paul Field Brings Big Band Swing to Peachy Keen, His Ambitious New Children's Music Project

After more than two decades steering The Wiggles to global stages and television stardom, Paul Field is preparing to dance to a new dance as he launches Peachy Keen.

By Jake Challenor - May 15, 2022
Paul Field Brings Big Band Swing to Peachy Keen, His Ambitious New Children's Music Project

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Paul Field Brings Big Band Swing to Peachy Keen, His Ambitious New Children's Music Project

After more than two decades steering The Wiggles to global stages and television stardom, Paul Field is preparing to dance to a new dance as he launches Peachy Keen.

By Jake Challenor - May 15, 2022
FENIX360, a blockchain-powered social media platform for musicians, launches

FENIX360, a blockchain-powered social media platform for musicians, launches

FENIX360 dubs itself "a revolutionary social media fintech platform," disrupting the traditional artist business model.

By Jake Challenor - May 12, 2022
FENIX360, a blockchain-powered social media platform for musicians, launches

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FENIX360, a blockchain-powered social media platform for musicians, launches

FENIX360 dubs itself "a revolutionary social media fintech platform," disrupting the traditional artist business model.

By Jake Challenor - May 12, 2022
Big Brother Housemate and Rising Pop Star, Jaycee, Joins Premier Artists For Bookings (EXCLUSIVE)

Big Brother Housemate and Rising Pop Star, Jaycee, Joins Premier Artists For Bookings (EXCLUSIVE)

Jaycee has linked with Mushroom Group's Premier Artists for live bookings as he gears up to hit the road in June.

By Jake Challenor - May 12, 2022
Big Brother Housemate and Rising Pop Star, Jaycee, Joins Premier Artists For Bookings (EXCLUSIVE)

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Big Brother Housemate and Rising Pop Star, Jaycee, Joins Premier Artists For Bookings (EXCLUSIVE)

Jaycee has linked with Mushroom Group's Premier Artists for live bookings as he gears up to hit the road in June.

By Jake Challenor - May 12, 2022
Luke Byatt Sells Futuremag Music to Brooklyn Gibbs (EXCLUSIVE)

Luke Byatt Sells Futuremag Music to Brooklyn Gibbs (EXCLUSIVE)

Australian blog Futuremag Music is under new leadership.

By Jake Challenor - May 9, 2022
Luke Byatt Sells Futuremag Music to Brooklyn Gibbs (EXCLUSIVE)

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Luke Byatt Sells Futuremag Music to Brooklyn Gibbs (EXCLUSIVE)

Australian blog Futuremag Music is under new leadership.

By Jake Challenor - May 9, 2022
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